PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles: Match Prediction, Team News, Lineups
PSV Eindhoven will face Heracles on Saturday in the Eredivisie, seeking to bounce back from a midweek defeat in the Champions League. The match takes place during the 16th gameweek of the season at Philips Stadion.
Match Preview: PSV Eindhoven vs Heracles
PSV Eindhoven recently faced a disappointing 3-2 loss against Atletico Madrid. Despite initially taking the lead with a goal from Guus Til, the team struggled in the second half, conceding three goals. This setback ended PSV’s impressive unbeaten run of 14 matches across all competitions, which included 11 victories.
PSV’s league performance has been strong, as they remain undefeated in their last 11 Eredivisie matches, dating back to a shocking loss against promoted Telstar in August. They currently lead the league table, six points ahead of second-placed Feyenoord.
Heracles’ Recent Form
In contrast, Heracles is experiencing an upswing. The Almelo-based team has accumulated 11 points from their last five league games, making them one of the form teams in the division alongside PSV. Their resurgence followed the change in management, with Ernest Faber taking over after Bas Sibum was dismissed in late October.
- Heracles started the season poorly, winning just one of their first ten matches.
- Since then, they have secured three wins and two draws in their last five encounters.
Despite their good form, Heracles faces a daunting challenge. They have not beaten PSV in Eindhoven in 61 years. Their last victory in this matchup was in September 2015.
Team News and Lineups
For PSV, there are no new injury concerns. They will miss Ruben van Bommel, Alassane Plea, and Myron Boadu due to ongoing issues. Key players include:
- Guus Til – 10 goals, 3 match-winners
- Ismael Saibari – 8 goals, 3 match-winners
- Joey Veerman – 7 goals, 6 assists
Heracles, on the other hand, faces difficulties with player absences, including Jan Zamburek (suspension), Luka Kulenovic (hip), Sava Cestic (ankle), Jeff Reine-Adelaide (knee), and Sem Scheperman (hamstring). This poses a challenge for forward Jizz Hornkamp, who has scored eight league goals but only one away from home.
Possible Starting Lineups
| PSV Eindhoven | Kovar; Dest, Schouten, Gasiorowski, Salah-Eddine; Veerman, Wanner; Man, Til, Saibari; Pepi |
|---|---|
| Heracles | Jansink; Te Wierik, Mirani, Van Hoorenbeeck, Mesik; Limbombe, Hrustic, Bruns, Ould-Chikh; Van Gilst, Hornkamp |
Match Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, predictions suggest a high-scoring match. PSV Eindhoven is expected to outscore Heracles, aiming for a scoreline of 4-2.
This match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams approach it with contrasting motivations—PSV seeking recovery and Heracles aiming to continue their unbeaten run.
